Analysis: Eminem, EDM, and creating Saudi rave culture

Analysis: Eminem, EDM, and creating Saudi rave culture

Camilla’s viewThe desert air had chilled to a biting six degrees Celsius at midnight, but that didn’t stop more than 110,000 people lining up at the main stage. In front of a screen that felt like the size of an NFL pitch, one of the most famous rappers in music history stared down at the crowd. “My name is Salim Shadi, and you’ve all made me so at home I’m going to buy a house and move to motherf*ckin’ Riyadh!”MDLBeast, the burgeoning Saudi mus…

Inside 1001 Music Festival: A party like nothing you’ve seen before - Rolling Stone UK

Set against the Saudi desert, 1001 Music Festival brings together global electronic artists, regional talent and striking stage design for a stunning blend of music, culture and celebration